Directions & Tips
Getting to
Rabbit Hash
About 25 miles southwest of Cincinnati, reached by rural roads along the Ohio River.
Arrival map
Cincinnati sets up the Rabbit Hash arrival.
This map shows the main arrival choices before the rest of the trip gets locked in. Cincinnati is the primary approach to compare first. Louisville is the helpful backup or add-on choice. The lines are planning corridors, not turn-by-turn road geometry, so use live directions before you drive.
- Tap a marker to see how each town fits the drive.
- Solid line is the main approach; dashed lines are alternate regional approaches.
Navigate To
Rabbit Hash General Store
10021 Lower River Rd, Rabbit Hash, KY 41005
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From Cincinnati, OH
~25 miles · 35–40 minutes
- Take I-75 South across the Ohio River into Kentucky
- Take Exit 181 toward Burlington / Richwood (KY-18)
- Turn right on KY-18 W (toward Burlington)
- Turn left on KY-1394 S (Crittenden-Mt. Zion Rd)
- Turn right on Lower River Rd, follow it into Rabbit Hash
Use US-42 through Hebron when the same trip includes Burlington or an airport-area stay. Compare live directions before choosing between that route and I-75/KY-18.
From Louisville, KY
~90 miles · ~1.5 hours
- Take I-71 N toward Cincinnati
- Take Exit 57 toward Burlington / Richwood
- Follow KY-18 and then Lower River Rd into town
Good day-trip pairing: add the Creation Museum or Big Bone Lick State Park nearby if you want a fuller Northern Kentucky loop.
Motorcycle Route — The River Road
Recommended Ride · KY-8 / Lower River Rd
Motorcyclists can compare the highway approach with KY-8 and Lower River Road along the Ohio. Check closures and construction first, because flooding and local work can alter the river-road route.
Lower River Road reaches the General Store and the small historic district. Use live directions for the final approach.
Parking
Free · Limited on busy weekends
There's a gravel lot near the General Store and additional roadside parking along Lower River Rd. On busy summer and fall weekends — especially motorcycle days — the lot fills up. Arrive before noon on peak days, or be prepared to park a short walk down the road.
Do not block driveways or narrow travel lanes; follow posted parking directions on busy event and motorcycle days.
Flying In
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
CVG is the closest commercial airport and is located in Hebron, Kentucky. Rental cars are available at the terminal, and the airport makes a practical starting point for a Northern Kentucky loop.
From CVG, Rabbit Hash is about 25 minutes south via US-42. Rent a car at the airport — public transit doesn't reach Rabbit Hash.
Visit notes
Small-town timing matters here
Best window
Most outdoor events and motorcycle traffic fall between spring and fall. Check the forecast, river level, and town calendar before choosing the day.
General Store
The official store site currently lists daily hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. Confirm same-day changes before driving.
River road
Spring flooding can affect river access and sometimes the road. Check conditions if you are visiting March through May.
